What is the cost of living in Star, ID?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Star has an overall cost of living index of 117, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Idaho, Star has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Idaho's index of 100.
The standard of living in Star ranks as #32 most affordable out of the 35 places we measured in Idaho. By definition, that implies Star ranks as the #3 most expensive place in the Gem State.
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Star Cost Of Living Vs. Idaho
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Star. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Star is 101.
The Groceries index in Star is 105.
The Health index in Star is 146.
The Housing index in Star is 104.
The Transportation index in Star is 106.
The Utilities index in Star is 106.
| Living Expense | Star | Idaho | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Health | 146 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 107 | 100 |
Star Cost Of Living Compared To Idaho Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Star, ID Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Idaho, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Star is $577,031.
The Median Rent in Star is $1,924.
The Median Income in Star is $97,936.
The Home Value To Income in Star is 5.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Star is 0.24x.
Star, ID Costs By Category
Detailed Star Services costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Star Groceries costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Star Health costs vs. Idaho
Detailed Star Transportation costs vs. Idaho
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Star
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Star. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Pine Bluff, AR has a cost of living index of 82, 0.7x Star.
Monticello, AR has a cost of living index of 84, 0.7x Star.
Stuttgart, AR has a cost of living index of 83, 0.7x Star.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff, AR | 39,743 | 82 | 0.7x |
| Monticello, AR | 8,257 | 84 | 0.7x |
| Stuttgart, AR | 7,903 | 83 | 0.7x |
| White Hall, AR | 5,512 | 93 | 0.8x |
| Warren, AR | 5,353 | 82 | 0.7x |
